Lemar Employee Tests Positive For Covid-19

North Cyprus News - Lemar Supermarket

An employee at Lemar Supermarket in Karakum has tested positive for Covid-19. Lemar management stated today that all 34 other members of staff at the Karakum branch were also tested, adding that they would ensure that all remaining staff members would remain in quarantine on paid leave as a precaution. Lemar’s statement said: “Follow the […]

21 Cases of Covid-19 Detected Today

Cyprus News - Coronavirus

Health Minister Dr Ali Pilli said that 21 new cases of Covid-19 had been discovered out of 2,002 tests performed in the last 24 hours. Pilli said that 12 of the positive cases had been those that had been in quarantine, nine were local cases, their contacts were being followed up. Meanwhile eight people were […]

Penalities in Force For Breaking Quarantine Rules

North Cyprus News - Queuing for PCR test at Kyrenia Port

New penalties for disregarding quarantine rules have been introduced. For those who do not comply with the quarantine and self-isolation rules, the penalty is payment of the equivalent of five months minimum wages and/or one year imprisonment Articles 36 and 43 of the Communicable Diseases (Amendment) Bill  For those who do not comply with the […]

Only TRNC Citizens May Use Ercan Airport – Updated

North Cyprus News - Passengers arrive - Ercan

According to an information note (NOTAM) issued by the Ministry of Transport to the airlines, Ercan Airport will be closed to passengers except for “TRNC citizens, their spouses and their dependents” between 16-20 September.” In the statement made by the Ministry of Transport to Turkish Cypriot daily ‘Yeniduzen’, it was said that “Only TRNC citizens […]